Now, it looks like something is coming this week – with the band posting a snippet of a new song, along with the message ‘ARE YOU READY?’ before throwing ahead to Wednesday’s date (October 10, 2017). The backing track appears to be leaning towards their more disco and synth-driven elements.

The latest incarnation of Franz features two new members replacing McCarthy. Joining original frontman Alex Kapranos, bassist Bob Hardy and drummer Paul Thomson are Dino Bardot and Julian Corrie. Bardot was a member of the indie-rock trio 1990s, while Corrie has produced electronic music under the name Miaoux Miaoux in recent years.